edition
edition — noun
1. one of several differently produced forms of a printed work. Each form may diffe
one of several differently produced forms of a printed work. Each form may differ from earlier ones in content, design, or physical format.
The library keeps a first edition of Austen's novel in a locked glass case.
collocation: first edition
Ingrid bought the paperback edition because it cost half the price of the hardcover.
collocation: paperback edition / hardcover edition
The revised edition of the geography textbook includes new chapters on climate change.
A special illustrated edition of the children's book sold out within a week.
Publishers released a digital edition of the novel for readers who prefer tablets.
- version
a broader term that can apply to anything modified; less specific to published works than edition
- imprint
refers more narrowly to the publisher's details printed in a book, not the form of the work itself
- format
focuses on physical shape or digital file type rather than the content version; e.g. hardcover vs paperback format
文法句型
[ordinal/descriptive] + edition + of + [work]
用法筆記
Often preceded by a descriptive adjective or ordinal number to indicate the type or sequence of the version, e.g. first, paperback, revised, collector's.
常見錯誤
2. a single programme in a regular series on radio or television, such as a news br
a single programme in a regular series on radio or television, such as a news broadcast, talk show, or documentary
Caio missed last night's edition of the news programme because his train arrived late.
collocation: [time] edition of [programme]
The Saturday edition of the radio show features interviews with local musicians and artists.
collocation: [day] edition + of + [programme]
Shanti recorded the evening edition of the weather forecast before leaving for work.
This edition of the science documentary shows how coral reefs respond to rising sea temperatures.
文法句型
[time/day] + edition + of + [programme name]
用法筆記
Commonly paired with a time of day (morning/evening edition) or day of the week (Sunday edition) to distinguish one broadcast from another in a series. Not used for individual scenes within a programme.
3. a single dated or numbered copy of a regularly published newspaper, magazine, or
a single dated or numbered copy of a regularly published newspaper, magazine, or other periodical
Ari found an old newspaper edition from the day his parents married.
collocation: edition of [newspaper]
The Sunday edition of the magazine has a popular crossword puzzle on the final page.
collocation: [day] edition
Karim keeps every edition of his favourite comic book in a protective plastic sleeve.
Wei found an old edition of the local newspaper in a pile of recycled paper.
文法句型
[day/time] + edition + of + [publication]
用法筆記
This sense covers print periodicals only (newspapers, magazines, comics). For broadcast programmes such as news or talk shows, see sense 2. 'Edition' in this sense emphasises the dated or numbered copy in a series, not the content version.
4. the total number of copies of a book, newspaper, or magazine that are printed to
the total number of copies of a book, newspaper, or magazine that are printed together at one time
The first edition of the newspaper printed only three thousand copies for its launch.
collocation: first edition
A limited edition of just five hundred signed copies went on sale yesterday morning.
collocation: limited edition
Ten thousand copies ran in the first magazine edition, but only five thousand in the second.
The limited edition of the artist's book ran to just five hundred signed copies.
- print run
explicitly refers to the quantity printed in one batch; more precise for this meaning than 'edition' alone
- impression
a technical term in publishing for a single printing of a book; less common in everyday language
文法句型
[number] + edition + of + [copies]
用法筆記
This sense refers to the quantity of copies produced, not the content version. 'First edition' in this sense means the first print run; in sense 1 it means the first version of the text. Context clarifies which meaning is intended.
常見錯誤
5. one occurrence of a regularly repeated event, such as a festival, sports competi
one occurrence of a regularly repeated event, such as a festival, sports competition, conference, or cultural fair, identified by its year or sequence number
The 2024 edition of the film festival attracted directors from over twenty different countries.
collocation: [year] edition of [event]
Hassan won a silver medal at this year's edition of the national chess championship.
The fifth edition of the Tokyo marathon was postponed due to heavy rain.
Beatrix helped organise the local edition of the citywide art fair every summer.
文法句型
[year/ordinal] + edition + of + [event]
用法筆記
Used with years (2023 edition), ordinals (third edition), or descriptors (this year's edition). Common for festivals, conferences, tournaments, and cultural events. Does not apply to one-time events.